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Muir Beach

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Are dogs allowed at Muir Beach?

Yes, with restrictions. On the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail, dogs must be leashed. The Redwood Creek lagoon and riparian area are closed.

Verified October 26, 2026 from National Park Service.

Leash
Off leash allowed under voice control
Official restrictions
On the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the …

445.0 On US-101 at mile 445, 3.6 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

529.6 On Highway 1 at mile 529.6, 0.5 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsOn the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail, dogs must be leashed. The Redwood Creek lagoon and riparian area are closed.[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed under voice control[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026

Location

Address not listed by the source. · Marin County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by National Park Service (Golden Gate National Recreation Area). Official page

Sources

  1. Muir Woods National Monument: Pets, dog-walking locations in Marin County (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Muir Beach (Beach Area Proper) On-leash or Voice Control. Muir Beach (Kaashi Way & Coastal Trail) On-leash Only. Muir Beach (Redwood Creek Lagoon & Riparian Area) Closed to Access.
  2. Location: GNIS feature 229285, Muir Beach (beach) (usgs.gov), U.S. Geological Survey. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.

First verified October 26, 2026; re-check due November 25, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Muir Beach: Yes, with restrictions. On the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail, dogs must be leashed. The Redwood Creek lagoon and riparian area are closed. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/muir-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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